A post ‘lock-down’ re-make of the 1954 classic ‘Piña Colada’. I’m not a huge fan of the Piña Colada, and believe me I’ve tried. Even for this re-invention, I made six different versions and researched a host of others. The International Bartenders Association (IBA) recipe – yuk – the official Bacardí recipe, the official Caribe…
A Sydney Covid ‘lock-down’ exploration of the ‘Beachcomber’ cocktail. Lock-down has inspired me to explore this famous pre-1947 cocktail by Trader Vic. BEACHCOMBER Created by Trader Vic before 1947, this originally blended frappé style cocktail is the Rum equivalent of a Margarita. Let’s give the ‘Beachcomber’ a 2021 ‘Locktail’ (Sydney Covid Lock-down) re-discovery. Make your…
A Sydney ‘lock-down’ version of the classic ‘Mojito’ cocktail. Sydney’s Covid Lockdown has inspired me to explore this famous Cuban cocktail. Let’s take a look at the classic and refreshing ‘Mojito’, just in time for Summer (well technically Spring). MOJITO The classic ‘Mojito’ can trace its lineage back to a 1586 tonic call ‘el Draque’…
Lockdown Cocktails 